How far is Hardwick, VT from Brattleboro, VT?

The driving distance from Hardwick, VT to Brattleboro, VT is about 145.9 miles (234.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 114.6 miles (184.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
145.87 mi
02h 25m
Flight
114.66 mi
184.53 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
114.66 mi
Kilometers
184.53 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
145.87 mi
Kilometers
234.75 km
Drive Time
02h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brattleboro
Thu, Apr 23, 2:04 AM EDT
Return by in Hardwick
Thu, Apr 23, 4:29 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hardwick
2026-04-22T23:39
Arrive Brattleboro
Thu, Apr 23, 2:04 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:25 AM to 12:25 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hardwick
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Norwich
VT

Town in Vermont

From Hardwick
72.8 mi
01h 12m
To Brattleboro
73 mi
01h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
48°F
Wednesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
47°F
Wednesday

Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Hardwick and Brattleboro.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hardwick and Brattleboro.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    24 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Daniels Road

    96 m · 19 sec · Daniels Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Brush Street

    113 m · 16 sec · Brush Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Highland Avenue

    68 m · 11 sec · Highland Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Main Street

    109 m · 27 sec · Main Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Mill Street

    1209 ft · 20 sec · Mill Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Vermont Route 15 East

    12.5 mi · 19 min · Vermont Route 15 East

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left onto U.S. Route 2 West

    9.1 mi · 10 min · U.S. Route 2 West

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 91

    2827 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    121.3 mi · 2 hr 20 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward VT 9 West: Brattleboro, Bennington

    2705 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Western Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · Western Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on High Street

    2292 ft · 1 min · High Street

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street

    942 ft · 38 sec · Main Street

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Canal Street

    16 m · 2 sec · Canal Street

  16. 16

    Turn right

    34 m · 8 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hardwick and Brattleboro.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
17 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 91
122 mi · 84%
Vermont Route 15 East
12.5 mi · 9%
U.S. Route 2 West
9.09 mi · 6%
Western Avenue
0.69 mi
VT 9 West
0.51 mi
High Street
0.43 mi
Longest Stretch

I 91

Merge slight left

121 mi · 02h 20m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.3 mi
114.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Norwich
01h 12m from Hardwick
Leave By
1:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Hardwick and Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Brattleboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hardwick to Brattleboro?

The road trip is about 145.9 miles (234.8 km) and usually takes 02h 25m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Norwich is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.8 miles from Hardwick and 73 miles from Brattleboro.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 114.6 miles (184.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.3 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.32 one way or $40.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Hardwick and Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Brattleboro.

Stop Ideas Near Norwich

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Norwich, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Norwich.

RAIL

White River Junction

7 mi away
102 Railroad Row
RAIL

Windsor station

27 mi away
26 Depot Ave
RAIL

Randolph station

37 mi away
South Main and Salisbury Sts.
RAIL

Claremont

39 mi away
Plains Rd. and Maple Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hardwick and Brattleboro. Straight-line distance: 114.66 mi (184.53 km).

Hardwick

#1 Hardwick

Town in Vermont

Population2,839
Coordinates44.5047800, -72.3681600
Altitude249
CountryUnited States
Brattleboro

#2 Brattleboro

Town in Windham County, Vermont, United States

Population11,257
Coordinates42.8509200, -72.5578700
Altitude67
CountryUnited States
Start: (-72.368072, 44.504901)
End: (-72.557897, 42.850732)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 235 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.15 gal
19.48 L · about $20.32
Round trip
$40.63
10.3 gal · 38.96 L
Estimated CO2
45.8 kg one way
Round trip: 91.5 kg / 202 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $20.32 $40.63
Mid-grade $4.46 $22.95 $45.91
Premium $4.86 $25.02 $50.04
Diesel $6.00 $30.88 $61.77

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Vermont · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Hardwick and Brattleboro. The current time is 23:39:02.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.